MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Performance at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Explore current concepts in performance enhancement and the physiological determinants of human performance in thermoneutral and extreme environments. Gain the skills you need to analyse and optimise sport and exercise performance in either individual or team sports and in arduous occupations such as defence or firefighting on this Applied Sport and Exercise Performance Master's. Sports science at the University of Portsmouth is ranked 3rd of all post-1992 universities for research quality

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Applied Sports Physiology; Current Concepts in Sport and Exercise Performance; Humans in Extreme Environments; MSc Research Development and Practice; Technology and Performance in Sport and Exercise.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Fitness and Health Manager, Sports Physiologist, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Wellbeing Personal Trainer, Scientific Researcher, Lotus Strength and Fitness, Nuffield Health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants who hold a non-related degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For those who do not hold a degree or relevant professional qualification, extensive experience together with evidence of scholarly ability will be required. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time: £10,000 Source

International applicants: GBP 18,800 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time: £18,800 Source

Intake: September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-applied-sport-and-exercise-performance

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